Kia Ceed 2013 vs Volvo V40 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 265 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.7 seconds | 8.8 seconds | |
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Kia Ceed is more dynamic to drive. Kia Ceed engine produces 54 HP more power than Volvo V40, whereas torque is 25 NM more than Volvo V40. Thanks to more power Kia Ceed reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 5.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.0 l/100km | 6.7 l/100km | |
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The Volvo V40 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Kia Ceed consumes 2.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V40, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Kia Ceed could require 330 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Kia Ceed consumes 2.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V40. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 53 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 1140 km in combined cycle | |
| 850 km on highway | 1340 km on highway | ||
| 580 km with real consumption | 920 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo V40 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.31 m | 4.37 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Kia Ceed is 6 cm shorter than the Volvo V40, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Kia Ceed is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 380 litres | 335 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1318 litres | no data | |
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Kia Ceed has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Kia Ceed has 45 litres more trunk space than the Volvo V40. The Volvo V40 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Ceed is 0.6 metres less than that of the Volvo V40, which means Kia Ceed can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`850 | 1`910 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Volvo V40 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Kia Ceed has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Volvo V40, so Volvo V40 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5400 | 8200 | |
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